Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1887-02-23
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'Humpty Dumpty" still, but ever
man, from the professors to the newes
freshman, liked Tony. He was SO goo
: humored, so sincere, and, above all
In such deadly earnest with his work
, He began with fresh zeal every morn
ing to score a fresh failure befor
night,
BY dint of pushing, he was takel
into the freshman class.
Il doubt if he ever goes further. !
said Professor Tyndall to me II wa
now a tutor in the lower school)
There's not mean or vulgar trait IL
that great body. Under his good humo
there is a fine, noble nature. But ;
minister he will never be. Even If h,
coald ever speak In public, he neve
can take the training;
| The half yearly examinations wer,
at hand. Tony broke down again il
Latin and Greek. | went to his room
that evening, and found him sitting a
straddle OF his chair. his chin on the
back. staring steadily in the fire
Tony's round face was as boyish a:
ever. but there was an infinite deptt
of longing and pain in his dark eyes.
lizard luck, Brashler," l said.
"You don't know the worst. Here is
a letter from my mother. counting the
time until shall be a minister; doing
something for the glory of Gods Cos
pei and the good of the world. How
can tell her am thrown back another
year? ought to be at work now, sup.
porting her. l work as Z farm hand
during the summer, and earn enough
to help US both; but it is very poorly.
She is growing Old. She ought to live
like lady,"
"Will you persist here?'
81 will stay the four years. as have
promised herr
could not reach him with any cour-
age or comfort. Tony was treading
depths of misery where 10 man could
come nigh to him.
But after that day there was a sing
ular change In him.
He was as regular and attentive in
his classes as he had been before; but
outside of them he withdrew himself
| from all his old companions, gave up
his fishing and his club. He was seldom
seen on the ball or cricket grounds.
AO oSoASSiJ gave AAhooAi tliuc AoA h'o
meals.
His door was always locked, but
vague reports crept out that "the
Babe" was surrounded by piles of new
books, sheets of drawing paper, pencils
and queer utensils.
BY degrees the new order OF things
became habitual aud ceased TO provoke
remark. There was a gravity and ear
nestness in Tony never seen before.
Sometimes he took holiday, came TO
the ball field, ard then his wild 'Hur-
rahspr drowned the others.
Time passed. Men who began with
Tony were now seniors. He was only
beginning his sophomore year.
The college stood in the suburbs of j
large city, and the boys naturally took
keen interest IN all public events.
Among these was the erection of
large church, which was to be the most
stately and beautiful! in the city. The
money to build it and endow it had
| been left Dy a man Of great wealth,
sho requested that it should be kept
free forever for the use of the poor.
All the leading architects submitted
plans TO the committee. One was cho-
sen, and tie work of building was
pushed on with energy. 1t was near
the college, and the boys were so inter-
ested in the matter that the new church
became a place OF daily resort, and as
its massive dome and airy spires rose
in the air, each lad felt that he person
ally had share in it. Tony especially
was in the habit of going daily to the
building, and spent hours in watching
its rapid growth and talking to the
woTkmen.
at last it was finished. 1t was to be
consecrated the day before commence
ment.
Mrs. Brashier came up to the college
that day. Her reports of Tony's prog.
ress had been vague. She came, full OF
despairIng fears, to verify them, and
made her way at once, as before, to
Professor Tyndall's rooms.
81 have not Tony's confidence any
more" she complained. "He wrote
me that he is trying faithfully to satisfy
my wishess but that he knows that it is
useless. He does not go into details"
The professor went into details, end
ing with: at Is folly to deceive your
self, madam. Yon must see that the
effort Tony has made to become a min
ister is useless, as be says. Are you not
willing even now that he shall take up
some other work in life?"
The poor woman sobbed miserably.
"Oh, yes, I'm Wiling" she gasped at
last. Anything TO earn living? But
1 did hope he would do some noble
work. Where is the poor boyp"
The professor rose quickly, glad to
end the interview. 81 have no doubt
he is with all the college at the conse-
Grafton OF the new church. will go
with you there"
The ceremony was partly over when
they arrived. The great marble build
ing, with its vast aisles and inspiring
ing arches, stood beautiful as Visfoie
hymn of praise. The religious services
were over. The building had been ded-
icated to the worship of Ged. Now |
the great mass of people stood outside |
on the green slope of hill surrounding |
il. while the executor or the WILL Tor
malIy delivered the church in charge OF |
the trustees who held it for the poor OF |
the city, He told in few words the
story of the will, the sacred purpose 10
which the church was forever devoted.
temple wherein the poorest OF Gods
creatures should come TO worship
Him.
Tony's mother had found him, and
clung to his arm. She was deyout
woman. She forgot for the moment
her own troubles, her eyes filed, her
face shone, and she listened with the
great concourse, all or whom We're
moved and touched.
"There is one thing more to be told"
said the speaker, (which makes this
noble offering still more worthy. Most
of the architects In the city and state
submitted anonymously plans for the
building. The one chosen was the
work of a young man. It is his first
work, but it shows power OF skill
which insure him fame and fortune.
He refused to accept any reward Tor IT,